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Sudan's years of war - BBC smuggles in phones to reveal hunger and fear
Rare accounts of life in el-Fasher - the last major city in Darfur controlled by the Sudanese army - on the second anniversary of the civil war.BBC News - 14h -
Shipping companies to pay for carbon dioxide produced by vessels
Compromise deal falls far short of carbon levy poor countries were hoping for. Shipping companies will have to pay for the carbon dioxide produced by their vessels for the first time under new ...The Guardian - 4d -
4/8: CBS Evening News Plus
Big swings rock Wall Street amid hope for tariff negotiations; Reporter's Notebook: What MLB legend Hank Aaron's life can teach us about staying the courseCBS News - 2d -
Scottish rowing brothers aim for record-breaking Pacific crossing
Three Scottish brothers have embarked on a mammoth journey from Peru hoping to set a record time for rowing across the Pacific Ocean.The brothers broke three world records crossing the Atlantic ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Kilpatrick calls for fans to support Tyrone in Ulster clash with Armagh
Fans of Antrim and Cavan may not agree, but an Armagh v Tyrone Ulster semi-final is the fixture most people were hoping to see when the provincial draws were made for 2025.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Minimalism with a side of fries: Restaurants are on a remodeling spree
Fast-food chains are refreshing their locations and adding new tech, hoping to keep diners ordering at a time when many are cutting back on meals away from home.NBC News - 10h -
Judge rejects defense that Gaudreau brothers contributed to own deaths
Judge refuses to throw out indictment in Gaudreau case Defense had hoped to have charges reduced or dismissed NHL player, brother were killed when hit by car in August The family of NHL ...The Guardian - 2h -
Kane urges Bayern to hit the mark against Inter in Champions League
Harry Kane said Tuesday that he hoped he and his Bayern Munich teammates will be clinical in front of goal in their Champions League showdown with Inter Milan, after wasteful finishing in recent ...Yahoo Sports - 1h -
New Pact Would Require Ships to Cut Emissions or Pay a Fee
A draft global agreement sets a fee for cargo ships, which carry the vast majority of world trade, to pay for their greenhouse gas emissions.The New York Times - 4d -
Central Europe foot-and-mouth disease outbreak leads to animal culls, border closures
Authorities across Central Europe are working to contain a major foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, the first in over 50 years for Hungary and SlovakiaABC News - 3d -
2025 Masters: Rory McIlroy vs. Bryson DeChambeau will be 'rowdy,' 'electric' showdown in Sunday's final round
After dueling across different pairings in the last major championship, McIlroy and DeChambeau will go head-to-head for a green jacket in Sunday's final pairing at Augusta NationalCBS Sports - 2d -
5 Small Habits That Will Vastly Improve Your Brain Health, According to Neurologists
Overworked entrepreneurs don’t have time for major lifestyle changes. But a few small habits can make a big difference to your brain.Inc. - 2d -
Inside how IBM and the Masters create 'Hole Insights' thorough history; what features could come next?
The Masters and IBM made major updates to 'Hole Insights' for 2025, giving fans even more data and context to shots around Augusta NationalCBS Sports - 2d -
4/9: The Daily Report
Lindsey Reiser is joined by Kelly O'Grady and Jill Schlesinger to report on President Trump's back and forth on major global tariffs, and their impact on the business world, consumers' wallets, and ...CBS News - 1d -
Rory McIlroy wins exhilarating Masters in playoff over Justin Rose, captures career Grand Slam
McIlroy, in dramatic fashion, earned his first green jacket and became the sixth man in history to win all four of the modern majors.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Rory glory: McIlroy wins 2025 Masters in playoff, completes Grand Slam
After a dramatic playoff against Justin Rose, Rory McIlroy won the major that eluded him for years with the green jacket at 89th Masters Tournament.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Rory McIlroy wins 2025 Masters after sudden-death playoff with Justin Rose
Rory McIlroy held on to win the 89th Masters Tournament in a one-hole playoff on Sunday, earning his fifth major championship and first since 2014.NBC News - 1d -
Rory McIlroy is the Masters first $4 million man after winning green jacket in 2025
McIlroy joins Jon Rahm and Tiger Woods to win big money at each major threshold of payouts at Augusta National Golf Club.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
2025 Masters reactions: Tiger Woods welcomes Rory McIlroy to career grand slam club after historic win
McIlroy joined golf's exclusive list becoming just the second man in the last half century to win all four major championshipsCBS Sports - 1d -
Global stock markets up amid Trump tariffs exemptions for electronics
Major stock markets in Asia and Europe rose in Monday trading following the U.S. announcement that key consumer electronics would be temporarily exempted from tariffs.ABC News - 1d -
Mehul Choksi, Fugitive Jeweler Wanted by India, Is Arrested in Belgium
The fugitive, Mehul Choksi, is wanted in connection with a major financial scandal at a publicly owned Indian bank. The police in Antwerp, Belgium, arrested him over the weekend.The New York Times - 1d -
Meta could get broken up in an antitrust case. Why that may be good for its stock.
While Meta might prefer to keep its empire intact, spinoffs of its major businesses could unlock shareholder value in a number of ways.MarketWatch - 48m -
'Looks like God isn't real': Fighters react to Jean Silva's one-sided finish of Bryce Mitchell at UFC 314
Jean Silva provided what many were hoping to see at UFC 314 when he defeated the controversial Bryce Mitchell. Silva (16-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) put further momentum behind his rising star when he ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Tensions mount ahead of a pro-government rally in Serbia to counter massive student protests
Tensions have mounted in Serbia ahead of a major rally in support of populist President Aleksandar Vucic as he pledged to regain control following months of anti-corruption protestsABC News - 3d -
White's fab four as Vancouver thrash Austin in MLS
Brian White scored four goals as the Vancouver Whitecaps extended their lead at the top of Major League Soccer's Western Conference with a 5-1 thrashing of Austin FC on Saturday.Vancouver stretched ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Write Jon Rahm off as a golfing heavyweight at your peril
So, with the three birdies in his first three holes, maybe Jon Rahm can still do the occasional notable thing in this major malarkey and maybe those who are writing him off as a force might have ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Rory McIlroy wins Masters playoff to complete the career Grand Slam
Rory McIlroy turned another major collapse into his grandest performance of all, hitting a wedge into 4 feet for birdie in a sudden-death playoff Sunday to finally win the Masters and take his ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Rory McIlroy completes career Grand Slam with Masters playoff victory
Rory McIlroy turned another major collapse into his grandest moment of all, hitting a wedge into 3 feet for birdie in a sudden-death playoff Sunday to finally win the Masters and take his place in ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Trump official who oversaw dismantling of USAID leaves US state department
Under Pete Marocco’s lead, nearly all USAID staff was fired, with funding slashed and contractors dismissed. Pete Marocco, the Trump administration official who played a major role in dismantling ...The Guardian - 1d -
Rory McIlroy secures career grand slam with dramatic Masters playoff win over Justin Rose
Northern Irishman shot 73 before playoff Secures first major since 2014 PGA Championship Rory McIlroy, Masters champion. Four words that belie what this remarkable Northern Irishman achieved on ...The Guardian - 1d -
Messi and Miami denied in front of record Chicago crowd
Inter Miami failed to score for the first time this season in Major League Soccer as they were held to a goalless draw by the Chicago Fire on Sunday.Former Miami coach Phil Neville saw his ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Rory McIlroy on his caddie, longtime friend: Masters win 'is just as much his as it is mine'
Rory McIlroy has endured plenty of anguishing moments while seeking to snap a decade-long drought in major championships. When McIlroy decided to make a change on his bag in the summer of 2017, he ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Rollercoaster carries McIlroy to Masters glory at last
Rory McIlroy put major championship miseries behind him with a heart-stopping victory at the Masters on Sunday that was nearly as nerve-wracking as some of the near-misses that came before.From a ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Rory McIlory describes Masters win and career grand slam in three words
Rory McIlroy has described his Masters victory as a “dream come true.” McIlroy ended his long wait for a major title by defeating Justin Rose in a play-off to win the Masters and complete the ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Messi 'changing how world sees MLS' with Miami
Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano credited Lionel Messi for impacting the growth of Major League Soccer since signing with the club in 2023, but quickly added that more progress can be made.ESPN - 1d -
The 2026 Senate map starts to come into focus: From the Politics Desk
The next battle for the Senate majority has come into clearer focus in recent weeks, with candidates in both parties making their intentions known in high-profile races across the map.NBC News - 22h -
How to Watch the Lyrids Meteor Shower
The second major meteor shower of the year starts today and peaks on the night of April 21–22. Here’s everything you need to know to watch it and the many other showers that will appear in 2025.Wired - 13h -
How To Use Cross-Play In Baldur's Gate 3
The final major update for Baldur's Gate 3 , titled Patch 8 , has finally arrived, and it delivers a plethora of content for fans to dive into. One of the most anticipated additions with Patch 8 ...GameSpot - 3h -
Former GTA Exec Shares His Thoughts On GTA 6
Leslie Benzies was instrumental in developing Grand Theft Auto V when he worked at Rockstar Games. He left the company amid a major dispute and a huge lawsuit, and now he's shared his thoughts on ...GameSpot - 2h -
Amazon emails sellers to gauge how Trump's tariffs are affecting their businesses
Amazon is reaching out to third-party merchants, who account for the majority of products the company sells, to gauge how President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs are affecting their businesses.NBC News - 1h
